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Tag Archives: myths
Deconstructing the Leavers’ arguments – Myths, cliches and generalisations
An interesting side-effect of the EU Referendum (well, interesting to me at least) is the way it highlights the use of emotive language. Even when trying to scare us, the Remain people talk in measured tones, using well-constructed, syntactically correct … Continue reading
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Tagged brexit, myths, reflections
“Leave/No” campaign confirms that the 1975 EC (Common Market) WAS a political union
As confirmed by the official 1975 “No” campaign leaflet Frequently EUphobes insist that in 1975 the UK public was deceived about whether the European Community was a political union or not. We know that Harold Wilson made it quite clear … Continue reading
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Tagged 1975, myths, referendum
We didn’t sign up to a political union – Myth
Harold Wilson, the then Prime Minister, made it quite clear when reporting to Parliament on the UK application to join the EEC that it was made for political and economic reasons. “But whatever the economic arguments, the House will realise … Continue reading